I am torn between getting an X-Box and getting something else to view files over the net. I like the idea of the X-Box, but there is one feature that it does not have. It does not have a video in feature. There are many PVR's or Personal Video Recorders available which can record and play back TV shows from a HDD, but they have one flaw. Most of them are locked to a HDD, and they do not have Ethernet. Then the other units that do have record, playback and Ethernet are not available here in Oz. All in all it is a real pain. Indications are I think that I need to wait at the moment.

The SMH has a photo of the box that was found by the russians belonging to the british. This box was used to hide secret documents as the UK spied on Russia. Interesting read.